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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.92, 671.64 and 436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.92, 671.64 and 436 is: 655.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.92 : 671.64 = 436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.92/671.64 = 436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.92x = 671.64 × 436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.92x = 292,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,835.04/446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.23

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